Luxury Group Meetings & Sales Manager

HHM Hospitality; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Match

Life Insurance

Travel Discounts

Commuter Benefits

Bonuses

Wellness Program

Professional Development

Job summary

HHM Hospitality is seeking an Executive Meetings Manager to plan, solicit, book and coordinate small group meetings and room sales to meet and exceed revenue goals. You will manage all phases of groups up to 20 rooms per night, including contracts, rooming lists, billing, VIPs, upgrades and accurate function booking in SalesPro.

Travel locally to meet clients, negotiate terms, and promote the hotel while partnering with sales and catering departments to maximize group and catering revenues.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years conference services sales experience in hospitality.
• College degree in hospitality or business administration is required.
• Thorough knowledge of sales techniques with strong closing and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of monthly forecasting and annual budget process.
• SalesPro knowledge is a plus.
• Rooms experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, solicit, book and coordinate small group meetings and room sales to meet revenue goals.
• Manage all phases of small meeting groups, under 20 rooms per night with meeting space.
• Solicit, negotiate and confirm all social group blocks booked.
• Travel locally to meet clients and promote the hotel.
• Coordinate departments' participation in servicing accounts.
• Book functions accurately into SalesPro and ensure arrangements meet specs.
• Assist in supervising banquet operations to maintain high service standards.
• Handle inquiries, site inspections and correspondence professionally.
• Work with sales and catering to maximize group and catering revenues.

Skills

Closing skills

Negotiation skills

Forecasting

Education

College degree in hospitality or business administration

Tools

SalesPro

Job description

HHM Hospitality is seeking an Executive Meetings Manager to plan, solicit, book and coordinate small group meetings and room sales to meet and exceed revenue goals. You will manage all phases of groups up to 20 rooms per night, including contracts, rooming lists, billing, VIPs, upgrades and accurate function booking in SalesPro.

Travel locally to meet clients, negotiate terms, and promote the hotel while partnering with sales and catering departments to maximize group and catering revenues.